Congratulations to the IFNY Board and its honorees for a beautiful, meaningful event as detailed on these pages. Steve Menzies’ remarks were eye openers, and gave attendees a sparkling reminder of the fact that the business is good and worthwhile. Bill Frazier got the Mary Lanning Public Service Award and the audience met new DFS […]
The Big “I” is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Boggs as the new vice president of agent development, research and education. Boggs succeeds Madelyn Flannagan, who will retire after 26 years of excellent service to the independent agency channel. Boggs joined the Big “I” team in November 2016. In his new role, Boggs […]
Top surety executive, Joshua Betz, named to head Texas based global enterprise Applied Underwriters continues its niche sector expansion with the latest in its series of acquisitions and introductions, launching Applied Surety Underwriters to be based in Houston and serve a worldwide clientele. Since 2019, Applied has acquired companies and books of business in the […]
A 2022 study by FRISS reveals the importance of real time insights from real time data to secure end to end protection from risks and fraud In a recent study by FRISS, the worlds most implemented AI powered fraud, risk and compliance solution provider for P&C insurance companies worldwide, the challenges and opportunities facing insurers […]
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor For homeowners, safety is of utmost importance. But many homeowners may not realize the warning signs in their homes, including the potential hazards indicated by foul smells. Helping clients understand hidden dangers, and the importance of proper home maintenance, is another value-added […]
New York State Economy Added 39,800 Private Sector Jobs in February 2022 According to preliminary seasonally adjusted figures released by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 39,800, or 0.5%, to 7,888,300 in February 2022. By comparison, the number of […]
by Jane T. Orient, MD Even if you have had COVID, and some restrictions in your area have been lifted at least temporarily, life is definitely not normal, especially in medicine. We live under an increasingly authoritarian regime, which falsely claims to “follow the science,” but is really based on fear. Warning: Much of what […]
Inconsistent Pleadings and Argument Establish Coverage in One Case and Exclusion in Another The Delaware Supreme Court was called upon to determine whether a securities class action and a later follow-on action were related actions, such that the follow-on action was excluded from insurance coverage under later-issued policies. The Superior Court found that the follow-on […]
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Gen Zs May Be Harder to Convince, But Once They Work with Intermediaries, They’re Sold
It’s the age of the new and improved intermediary. Consumers of all ages are looking for more information and service, and they’re turning to realtors, insurance agents and financial advisors to get it, according to a new survey from Agentero, a digital insurance network. Of those who have used a realtor, insurance agent, or financial services professional, more than three- quarters say they would use them again.
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